15-Minute Peanut Butter Honey Chex Mix

Prep: 10 minCook: 10 min6 servingsmediumAmerican
Peanut Butter Honey Chex Mix with Banana Chips

A sweet and crunchy snack mix featuring crispy Chex cereal coated in a smooth peanut butter and honey glaze, then tossed with dried banana chips. This no-bake treat combines the classic flavors of peanut butter and banana in a portable, shareable format that's perfect for lunch boxes, movie nights, or afternoon snacking. The combination of textures - from the cereal's crunch to the banana chips' natural sweetness - creates an irresistible mix that both kids and adults will love.

Ingredients

6 servings
  • 4 cups Chex cereal
    Rice Chex1:1gluten-free

    for gluten-free option

  • ½ cup peanut butter
    almond butter1:1nut-freepeanuts-freeadds dairy

    for tree nut allergies

    Full guide →
  • ¼ cup honey
    maple syrup1:1vegan

    for vegan version

    Full guide →
  • 1 cup banana chips

Instructions

  1. 1

    Combine peanut butter and honey in a microwave-safe bowl and microwave on high for 30 seconds, then stir until smooth

  2. 2

    Add Chex cereal to a large mixing bowl and pour the peanut butter mixture over it, mixing gently until evenly coated

  3. 3

    Spread the mixture onto a baking sheet and let cool for 10 minutes

  4. 4

    Add banana chips and mix gently

  5. 5

    Serve immediately or store in an airtight container

Tips

Tip 1

Make sure the peanut butter mixture is completely smooth before coating the cereal to ensure even distribution.

Tip 2

Let the mixture cool completely before adding banana chips to prevent them from becoming soggy.

Tip 3

Store in an airtight container to maintain crunchiness for up to one week.

Good to Know

Storage

Store in an airtight container at room temperature for up to one week

Make Ahead

Can be made up to one week in advance and stored in an airtight container

Serve With

Serve at room temperature as a snack or party mix

Common Mistakes

Watch

Don't add banana chips while mixture is still warm to avoid sogginess

Watch

Don't overmix after adding banana chips to prevent breaking them

Substitutions

Vegan Options

honey
maple syrup1:1vegan

for vegan version

Full guide →

Gluten-Free Swaps

Chex cereal
Rice Chex1:1gluten-free

for gluten-free option

Nut-Free Alternatives

peanut butter
almond butter1:1nut-freepeanuts-freeadds dairy

for tree nut allergies

Full guide →
Find more substitutions →

FAQ

Can I use different types of Chex cereal?

Yes, any variety of Chex cereal works well including Rice Chex, Corn Chex, or Wheat Chex. You can also mix different types for variety.

What if I don't have banana chips?

You can substitute with dried fruit like raisins, dried cranberries, or chopped dried apricots for similar sweetness and texture.

How long will this keep fresh?

When stored in an airtight container at room temperature, this mix will stay fresh and crunchy for up to one week.